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¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ After School Charcuterie Board

Course Appetizer, Lunch & Dinner

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Sliced Tangy Summer Sausage
  • 8 oz Sliced Smoked Ham
  • 3 or 6 oz Tangy Snackers
  • 1 cup Pretzels
  • 1 cup Strawberries
  • 1 cup Grapes
  • 8 oz Cubed Cheese
  • 12 oz Assorted crackers

Instructions

  • Remove Sliced Tangy Summer Sausage and Sliced Smoked Ham from package,
  • Take one slice of the product and fold in half and place partially on extra-long toothpick, keep gently folding onto toothpick, repeat process until complete.
  • Wash Strawberries and Grapes
  • Place all ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ products, fruits, cheese, and crackers onto Charcuterie Board and serve. Enjoy!

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¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Charcuterie Board /cloverdale-charcuterie-board/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:43:47 +0000 /?p=2290 The post ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Charcuterie Board appeared first on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

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¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Charcuterie Board

Course Appetizer, Lunch & Dinner

Ingredients

  • 3 or 6 oz Tangy Snackers
  • 8 oz Sliced Tangy Summer Sausage
  • 8 oz Sliced Smoked Ham
  • 12 oz Triple Slow Smoked Applewood Bacon
  • 28 oz Original Tangy Summer Sausage
  • 12 oz Cracker size Summer Sausage
  • 16 oz Assorted Cheese
  • 12 oz Assorted Crackers
  • 16 oz Jalapeno Peppers
  • 16 oz Pepperoncini Peppers
  • 16 oz Green Olives
  • Extra-long toothpicks

Instructions

Recipe Instructions

  • Cook bacon to desired crispiness, set aside on paper towels.
  • Slice ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tangy Summer Sausage products, set aside.
  • Place Jalapeno Peppers, Pepperoncini Peppers, and Green Olives in separate dishes.
  • Remove ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Sliced Tangy Summer Sausage and Sliced Smoked Ham from package, take one slice of the product and fold in half and place partially on extra-long toothpick, keep gently folding onto toothpick, repeat process until complete.
  • Place all ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ onto charcuterie board along with cheese & crackers, Jalapeno Peppers, Pepperoncini Peppers, and Green Olives. Enjoy!

Cooking Instructions

  • Stovetop: Cook bacon in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat until browned and crisp, turning to brown evenly.
  • Oven: Arrange bacon in single layer in shallow baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 17 minutes or until browned and crisp.
  • Microwave: Arrange slices in single layer between paper towels in microwave-safe dish. Microwave on High (100% power) for 55 to65 seconds per slice. If cooking more than 4 slices, turn plate and rearrange slices halfway through cooking. Note: All microwave ovens vary. Times given are approximate.

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Twice Baked Cheese and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon Potato Casserole /twice-baked-cheese-and-cloverdale-bacon-potato-casserole/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:10:26 +0000 http://cloverdaleit.wpengine.com/2021/06/04/twice-baked-cheese-and-cloverdale-bacon-potato-casserole/ The post Twice Baked Cheese and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon Potato Casserole appeared first on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

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Twice Baked Cheese and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon Potato

Course Lunch & Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar or gouda cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 lbs. Russet and/or Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup Butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream, room temperature
  • 6 oz. Cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Place bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until desired crispiness is reached. Chop, set aside. Place potatoes in a large saucepan ?lled halfway with salted water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. With a potato ricer or a masher mash the potatoes. Add the cream cheese, butter and cream; beat until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the crumbled cooked bacon, 1/2 cup cheddar or gouda cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Heat the oven to 350F. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a 2 qt casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Enjoy!

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Wild Rice Stuffing with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon /wild-rice-stuffing-with-cloverdale-bacon/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:05:26 +0000 http://cloverdaleit.wpengine.com/2021/06/04/wild-rice-stuffing-with-cloverdale-bacon/ The post Wild Rice Stuffing with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon appeared first on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

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Wild Rice Stuffing with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon

Course Lunch & Dinner, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ bacon
  • 1-1/2 cups Wild rice blend
  • 2-1/4 cups Gluten-free chicken broth
  • 1 Dried bay leaf
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 1 Jumbo Shallot or Small onion, chopped
  • 8 oz. Mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. Dried thyme
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan (if desired)

Instructions

  • Add wild rice, chicken broth, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt to a 1-1/2 – 2 quart saucepan then bring to a boil. Place a lid on top then turn heat down to low and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until rice is al dente. Let pan sit on the heat with the lid on for 5 minutes then remove bay leaf, fluff rice with a fork, and set aside. Cook bacon in a large, 12" skillet over medium heat then transfer to a bowl. Turn heat up to medium-high then melt butter in skillet and add shallots, mushrooms, and celery. Once mushrooms have released their liquid and begin to brown, add dried thyme then season with salt and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are golden brown and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and fresh sage then saute until garlic is very fragrant and golden brown, 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat then add cooked wild rice, cooked bacon, chopped almonds, dried cranberries, and parmesan cheese to skillet then stir well to combine. Add a splash of chicken broth if you need to loosen the stuffng up a bit. Taste then add salt and pepper if necessary. Enjoy!

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Tangy Truffle Mac & Cheese /tangy-truffle-mac-cheese/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:50:25 +0000 http://cloverdaleit.wpengine.com/2021/06/04/tangy-truffle-mac-cheese/ The post Tangy Truffle Mac & Cheese appeared first on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

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Tangy Truffle Mac & Cheese

Course Lunch & Dinner, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg 28oz ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Original Tangy Summer Sausage, cubed (also delicious with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon)
  • 1 lb. Cavatappi pasta
  • 6 tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 5-1/2 cups Milk
  • 2-1/2 cups Gouda cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1-1/2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1-1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. Truffle oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatappi in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Whisk flour into butter until mixture has a thick, paste-like consistency, about 30 seconds. Slowly whisk 2 cups milk into butter-flour mixture until smooth. Stir in remaining milk, increase heat to medium high, and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick and almost boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tangy Summer Sausage, Gouda cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese into milk mixture until cheese melts and cheese sauce is smooth. Fold cavatappi into cheese sauce; pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Stir remaining Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs together in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumbs mixture over cavatappi mixture and drizzle truffle oil over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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Tangy BLT Sliders /tangy-blt-sliders/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:30:25 +0000 http://cloverdaleit.wpengine.com/2021/06/04/tangy-blt-sliders/ The post Tangy BLT Sliders appeared first on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

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Tangy BLT Sliders

Course Appetizer, Lunch & Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ bacon, crumbled
  • 1 28oz ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ tangy summer sausage, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Whipped cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup Monterey jack cheese, diced
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Medium tomato

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Place bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until very crispy. Allow to drain on a paper towel and then crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
  • Combine mayo and cream cheese until smooth, fold in ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ bacon, tomato, lettuce and cheese. Place 1 tablespoon on sliced ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tangy Summer Sausage, top with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ bacon! Enjoy!

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Onion Cranberry Pecan Bacon Cheese Ball /onion-cranberry-pecan-bacon-cheese-ball/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:05:24 +0000 http://cloverdaleit.wpengine.com/2021/06/04/onion-cranberry-pecan-bacon-cheese-ball/ The post Onion Cranberry Pecan Bacon Cheese Ball appeared first on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

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Onion Cranberry Pecan Bacon Cheese Ball

Course Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 4 slices ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups Sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Chopped parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Pecans, chopped, toasted and cooled completely

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Place bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until very crispy. Allow to drain on a paper towel and then cut into small pieces. Set aside. Stir together the cream cheese and cheddar until it's evenly combined. Mix in the dried cranberries, green onions, and parsley. Spread toasted pecans onto a baking sheet. Form the cheese into a ball shape. Roll the cheese ball around on the chopped bacon then pecans to completely coat the outside of the ball. Completely cover with plastic wrap and store overnight or at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to mix. Enjoy!

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Kahlua Hot Chocolate with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon /kahlua-hot-chocolate-with-cloverdale-bacon/ /kahlua-hot-chocolate-with-cloverdale-bacon/#respond Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:55:24 +0000 http://cloverdaleit.wpengine.com/2021/06/04/kahlua-hot-chocolate-with-cloverdale-bacon/ The post Kahlua Hot Chocolate with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon appeared first on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

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Kahlua Hot Chocolate with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 4 slices ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ bacon
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1-1/2 tbsp Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 oz Kahlua coffee liqueur
  • Mini marshmallows, for serving
  • Caramel syrup, for serving
  • Chocolate syrup, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Place bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until very crispy. Allow to drain on a paper towel. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and nutmeg over medium heat until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Kahlúa.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with mini marshmallows, salted caramel and chocolate syrup. Add two strips of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon! Enjoy!

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Green Beans with Potatoes and Bacon /green-beans-with-potatoes-and-bacon/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:45:24 +0000 http://cloverdaleit.wpengine.com/2021/06/04/green-beans-with-potatoes-and-bacon/ The post Green Beans with Potatoes and Bacon appeared first on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

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Green Beans with Potato and Bacon

Course Lunch & Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Hickory bacon
  • 1 Small onion, diced
  • 2 lbs. Whole green beans, ends trimmed
  • 1-1/2 cups Chicken stock
  • 1-1/2 tsp. Granulated garlic or garlic powder, divided
  • 1 tsp. Kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 lbs. Baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 1 tbsp. Olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Place bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until desired crispiness is reached. Chop and set aside. Add the onion to medium sized skillet with olive oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the green beans, chicken stock, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir and cover. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, sprinkle the green beans with 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic. Arrange the potatoes over the green beans. Dot with butter and sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender. Stir gently and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle the bacon over the green beans and potatoes. Enjoy!

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Feta Spinach Stuffed French Bread /feta-spinach-stuffed-french-bread/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:35:24 +0000 http://cloverdaleit.wpengine.com/2021/06/04/feta-spinach-stuffed-french-bread/ The post Feta Spinach Stuffed French Bread appeared first on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

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Feta Spinach Stuffed French Bread

Course Appetizer, Lunch & Dinner

Ingredients

  • 5 strips ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Signature smoke bacon
  • 16oz pkg ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tangy Summer Sausage, cubed
  • 8 oz. Cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1 pkg Onion soup mix
  • 1/2 tsp. Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups Pepper jack cheese, separated
  • 1 cup Feta cheese
  • 10 oz Package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 loaf French bread

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Thaw frozen spinach and drain in a sieve, pressing to extract excess water. Place spinach in a bowl and set aside.
  • Sliced the top off the loaf of bread horizontally and scoop out the interior bread leaving a crust container.
  • In a mixing bowl add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion soup mix package and black pepper. Mix to blend and add 1 cup pepper jack and the feta cheese and mix. Next add the spinach and Summer Sausage. Stir to combine.
  • Divide the filling between loaves of bread and top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20-24 minutes until top is golden and bubbling. Allow to cool slightly before slicing top with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Bacon. Enjoy!

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